Woman attacked in front of her children

A woman was attacked as she walked with her two children in Rochdale.

Just after 6pm on Friday 25 October 2013, the 23-year-old was walking along a footpath between Silver Street and Spotland Road with her five-year-old daughter and three-year-old son when she was pushed to the ground from behind.

The woman was then subjected to a sustained attack by four women, kicking and punching to the face and body. They stopped when one of the children shouted for the attackers to leave her mum alone.

The women are described as being 5ft 6in tall and of skinny build. One of them wore a shiny black waist length jacket with fur around the hood and Ugg style boots. Another wore a jacket with the hood up.

Detective Constable Russ Clarke based at Rochdale Police Station said: “Not only did this victim sustain fractures to her eye, cheekbone & other facial & body injuries, but her young children had to watch the violent and unprovoked attack take place. As you can imagine this has had a profound effect on everyone involved.

"I ask that anyone who knows the identity of the attackers or who has information as to what happened to contact the police as soon as possible so that those responsible can be identified & brought to justice. These women clearly thought nothing of attacking this woman in front of her children, who are now having to deal with the consequences.

"We are still seeking a motive for the attack but at this time this does not appear to be connected to any further incidents.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 0161 856 9961 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.